Why This 2-Hour Movie Will Leave You Begging for More: Unveiling the 3-Part Limited Series in 2023

Summary

The critically acclaimed movie BlackBerry, which offers a kinetic and lighthearted look at the creation of the iconic device, will now be aired as a three-part miniseries.

Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton's lead performances in the miniseries garnered considerable acclaim, adding to the highly anticipated nature of the BlackBerry miniseries. Featuring exclusive footage, each episode of the miniseries will have a duration of 60 minutes. The premiere is set for November 13 and will air on AMC and AMC+.

The highly praised 2023 film BlackBerry will be released as a three-part limited series, despite its two-hour duration. Portraying the genesis of the iconic device, BlackBerry brings forth a vibrant and initially cheerful perspective, reminiscent of The Social Network from 2010. This production premiered earlier this year, earning widespread acclaim for the stellar performances of Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton.

Exciting news confirms that BlackBerry will be showcased as a miniseries on AMC and AMC+ starting November 13. Additionally, Canadian audiences can catch it on CBC Television on November 9.

Further information, as reported by Exclaim.ca, reveals that the miniseries will feature exclusive unseen footage. In contrast to the original movie's duration of one hour and 59 minutes, the miniseries will consist of three episodes, each running for 60 minutes.

What To Know About BlackBerry

Based on Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff's book "Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry," the 2023 film revolves around the inception of the BlackBerry line of mobile phones. Co-founders Douglas Fregin (played by Matt Johnson), Mike Lazaridis (portrayed by Baruchel), and investor Jim Balsillie (acted by Howerton) are the central figures in this comedic take on the tale. The movie cleverly goes beyond a mere factual account and delves into the characters and their performances.

Matt Johnson not only stars in the film but also serves as its director. He collaborated with Matthew Miller to co-write the screenplay. The diverse cast includes Rich Sommer as Paul Stannos, Michael Ironside as Charles Purdy, Martin Donovan as Rick Brock, Michelle Giroux as Dara Frankel, SungWon Cho as Ritchie Cheung, Mark Critch as Gary Bettman, Saul Rubinek as John Woodman, Cary Elwes as Carl Yankowski, and Ben Petrie as Allan.

BlackBerry has received high praise from critics, earning an impressive 98% overall rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on 195 reviews, it boasts a remarkable score of 7.9 out of 10. The audience score is equally positive, with a glowing 94% rating derived from thousands of votes. As the film makes its move to television, it is hoped that it will attract an even larger audience.

Source: AMC, Exclaim.ca